Over the last year or so, I have really learned to love cooking. It's moved past simply a means of survival and become an expression and stress release for me. As I'm getting more involved in cooking, I've tried to challenge myself by using new ingredients, new techniques or making recipes I've always thought were too hard. One day, I decided I wanted to make a souffl?. I barely knew what a souffl? was but I randomly decided to make one.
Then I was given a copy of Sharing Morocco by Ruth Barnes to review and there it was, a fantastic recipe for raspberry souffl?. If you've ever been scared to make a souffl? or thought they were hard to make, fear not. This recipe is so easy to make!
Raspberries have always been a favorite fruit of mine to eat and have recently become a favorite to bake with as well. The way the colors tend to bleed over onto the side of the baking dishes, the slight tartness of them even with sugar, I have really loved using them in recipes. So for my first souffl?, there was no more perfect recipe than a raspberry souffl?.
Souffl?s are a pretty crazy dessert. They rise over the top of their baking dish and look like they could topple over, but they never do! And as soon as you bring them out of the oven, they slowly begin to sink back into the dish. I'll be honest, that makes photographing them more difficult as time is so precious!
As I said, if you've thought to yourself that souffl?s are too hard, trust me, they're not! Really, even if you're not an experienced chef, you can try this and succeed!
I'm so intrigued by learning to cook food from different regions. I never knew that a raspberry souffl? could be considered Moroccan style, but I'm glad that I've now been exposed to some fabulous recipes. A few other recipes from Sharing Morocco are Chocolate Baklava, Honey Pastry Cigars and Grilled Rainbow Pepper Salad. I can't wait to try some of the other recipes. For this one, I didn't use rose water but instead just used regular water and it worked just fine!
Valentine's Day Raspberry Soufflé
Fear not if you've ever been scared to make a soufflé or thought it was hard to make. This recipe is so easy to make!
Ingredients
- 1 pint (12 ounces) fresh raspberries
- 1 plus 3 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon rose water
- 6 egg whites
- 2 ounces (½ stick) butter
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
- In a blender, place the raspberries and 1 tablespoon of the sugar. Blend until the raspberries are pureed.
- Add the rose water to the puree, mix well, and pour into a mixing bowl.
- In a separate large bowl, slowly beat the egg whites with a handheld electric mixer for a few minutes. Then add the remaining 3 tablespoons sugar. Increase the speed to high and beat until the mixture forms stiff peaks.
- Fold the egg whites gently into the raspberry mixture until fully blended.
- Lightly butter 6 cocottes or ramekins.
- Divide the mixture between the cocottes or ramekins and level the tops with a spatula.
- Place in the oven on top of a baking sheet and bake for 13 to 15 minutes or until the souffles rise.
- Serve immediately.
Nutrition Information:
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 0Total Fat: 0g
These little souffl?s would be perfect for Valentine's Day or another romantic occasion. If you only want two of them, just third the ingredients and you're good to go!
Victoria Harrison says
This looks so delicious! And you make it look so easy! Can't wait to try making them 🙂
Madison says
Let me know how it goes 🙂
Rebekah Stark says
these look so delicious and so pretty!! i always make a fancy dinner for valentines day with my husband so i think i might have to try these.
Madison says
Do it girl! Y'all will love them!
taylor says
this just looks decadent. SO beautiful, and delicious!
Madison says
Thank you Taylor!! I've missed your sweet comments 🙂
Gina Alyse says
These look so good! I am a huge fan of raspberries too! They are one of my favorite fruits. You are a rockstar for trying new recipes! 🙂
Madison says
Thank you so much for the encouragement girl 🙂
Erin says
I was totally intimidated by souffl?s until I actually made one and realized how simple it was! And this raspberry one looks so different and delicious! I want a souffl? for Valentine's Day, so this has got to happen!
Madison says
Do it, girl! Lady Baby needs one 🙂
Erin says
Ha! Yes, she does. In fact, this mama is making a chocolate rendition of this for Valentine's Day because, well, it just sounds good...
Madison says
Let me know how the chocolate goes! I really would like to make a chocolate one. And lemon!!
Erin says
Will do! I bet it'll be lovely... and a lemon souffl?? I would have NEVER thought of that, but it sounds so refreshing!
Stacia says
Oh my goodness! I don't think these could look any more delicious!
Madison says
Haha! Thank you Stacia 🙂
Gennie says
Oh m gosh! I have never ever thought I would be able to make souffles, but you make them sound so easy! I am definitely going to try it. They look beautiful!!!
Madison says
You definitely can Gennie! So easy 🙂
Jenna Owens (@aSavoryFeast) says
Your first attempt at souffles turned out wonderfully! I love raspberries, too, so maybe this will be my first attempt at a souffle as well. I just got some cute little ramekins, so I need to test them out!
Madison says
I want to make chocolate next but I really loved these!
Jenna Owens (@aSavoryFeast) says
Ohmygoodness. The day you make chocolate I'm booking a flight to come help you eat them 😉
Jana Tolman says
I've always been so amused by how people think souffles are super difficult, because they aren't! I'm glad you went passed being intimidated by the idea of souffles and tried your hand at making them! You did a really fabulous job by the looks of things and I'm excited to try the recipe! 🙂
Madison says
Thank you!! It was so fun and I definitely have more confidence now 🙂
Amanda | Life With Grace says
These look so good! I have never tackled something like souffl?s but I just might have to now! Plus anything raspberry is a good idea! These are perfect for a special date night and Valentines day!
Madison says
Raspberries are my favorite too! It's the perfect date night dessert 🙂
Chelsea Jacobs says
The perfect v-day treat!
Madison says
Absolutely!
Summer @ Coffee With Summer says
These look SO good! Once I have time to dip into baking more, I'll have to try this!
Madison says
Definitely do that! They're perfect treats 🙂
Rachel Walker says
How delicious! I've never tried souffl?s, but I may need to one day...one of my favorite deserts is a chocolate souffl?! YUM!
Madison says
You got this girl, they're super easy and delicious!
Stephanie Powers says
These are beautiful!! I have some black raspberries left from my backyard raspberry patch that I've been saving in my freezer for something special. Maybe I'll have to try souffle making myself. I've never eaten one or baked one before.
Madison says
OH my goodness that sounds even better! Did you try it?!
Stephanie Powers says
I haven't yet. Life got a bit crazy with my best friend going into early labor late last week and suddenly moving in with us. Soon though I really will try it and let you know!
Elizabeth T says
These look so delicious.....I love that you tackled a souffle!
Madison says
Thanks girl! It was definitely a confidence booster and so fun 🙂
Jamie G @ SnapGinger says
Yum yum yum, I need to try it!!
Madison says
Do it girl! They're great!
Teresa says
These look so good!!! I'm so impressed that you tackled the recipe!
Madison says
Thank you! Don't be impressed though, souffles are SO easy!
Rhiannon Langford says
This is a really beautiful dish. I'm just sure it tastes just as good!
Madison says
It definitely did!!
Kati Rose says
These look and sound just mouthwatering! Good on you girl for tackling souffles! What do you think will be next in your cooking and challenging yourself?
Madison says
Well this weekend I made focaccia bread and it's been a goal of mine to bake bread for real! And then I really want to make paella! 🙂 What about you?! Any challenging recipes coming up?
Hayley says
Anything rasberry is good in my book!! So glad you finally tackled this fun recipe!
Madison says
I totally agree! I've always had a thing for raspberries!
Rachel Elizabeth Cox says
um YUM! Go girl you are a rockstar for tackling souffles! You inspire me friend! May have to try these tonight since I am home alone for the week!
Madison says
Thanks girl! It was so easy. Did you try them?! I want to make chocolate or lemon ones next!